A BOOK OF ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF FRONTLINE JOURNALIST, DAPO OLORUNYOMI FOR LAUNCH MONDAY 27
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, will deliver the keynote address while the Publisher of Daily Trust, Kabiru Yusuf, will chair the occasion.
Penpushing further reports that, renowned academics, media executives, journalists, activists and politicians contributed to the book, and offered insights into Olorunyomi’s patriotism, courage, brilliance and acts of generosity through different phases of his life.
The contributors include: Bola Tinubu, Nuhu Ribadu, Rauf Aregbesola, Biodun Jeyifo, Ropo Sekoni, Umaru Pate, Lai Oso, Femi Falana, Dare Babarinsa, Kunle Ajibade, Sola Olorunyomi, Tunde Akanni, Tobi Oluwatola, Kole Shettima, Jude Ilo and a host of others.
Penpushing also reports that the book has a foreword by a renowned poet and author, Odia Ofeimun, and will be reviewed by Chidi Odinkalu, while the Co-editor is, Chido Onumah, said the idea of the book was to document and celebrate the Publisher as an accomplished journalist, and to underline the contributions of the media in the struggle for a better Nigeria.
“Dapo is a symbol of how through an independent media and vibrant civil society citizens can press for a better deal. The idea behind this book is to celebrate people while they are here with us. We feel that someone like Dapo who has sacrificed his all for us deserves to be honoured while alive’,Onumah said.
“As readers will note in essay after essay, more than 90 persons came up with their individual testimonies about this man: his courage, integrity, dedication, selflessness and brilliance, ”he stated, adding that beyond the launch, the Editors and the Publishers plan to make the book available throughout the country, and beyond.
